Chapter 0137

Violet felt devastated, engulfed in a deep sadness.

Then, her phone unexpectedly rang. She glanced at it, half–expecting Lucius, but saw Oliver’s

name instead.

Knowing Oliver’s call wouldn’t bring good news, she decided not to answer.

Oliver didn’t call again. Instead, a different number appeared.

Violet answered tentatively. “Hello, Ms. Violet. I’m Mr. Wickham’s driver. Could you please come

to Island Cafe?”

Although puzzled, Violet recognized the driver’s number and voice.

She prepared herself, and informed Naomi before leaving.

Instead of the driver, her father met her at Island Cafe.

The sight of him caused Violet’s heart to ache sharply. She pondered the meaning behind her

father contacting her through his driver.

Patrick sat in a private booth, his face somber and devoid of any emotion upon seeing Violet. He

didn’t even bother to greet her.

Violet was unsettled, yet there was a small sense of relief that her father cared enough to meet

her.

Her anger and resentment quietly melted away as she softly called out, “Dad.”

Patrick, without a word, stood up and raised his hand.

Slap!

In a swift motion, he slapped her face.

fathom what she had done to deserve

for all the kindness I’ve shown in raising you. From

he announced coldly.

that slap. She leaned weekly against the wall, feeling a deep

backward glance, his purpose in meeting her was solely

slap.

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tears clouded her vision. Her heart shattered into pieces with that

to question him, but her voice

Her father…

Violet gave Patrick a look of disapproval before

Boss!”

with a single

exited

remained in the private room for an unknown amount of time. Her tears flowed uncontrollably down her

day, Violet arrived at the office, the mark of

she encountered

on her face, and said concernedly, “Oh,

indifferent, simply shrugged and continued on her way.

work, watched with a conflicted look in his eyes, yet

silent.

meet Violet last night. Could

who hit her?”

was overjoyed on the inside.

said those things about Violet.” Oliver stepped

“It’s not

her face, and whispered, “I feel

Violet’s indifferent demeanor,

the right decision.

wasn’t worthy of his affection. He resolved not to

inside, or you’ll be late,” he gently prompted

sense of glee upon seeing Violet standing at a distance, almost laughing at her plight.

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the night worrying

their answer. Strangely, Emily found Violet’s

office was abuzz with whispers and

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